Early Years Graduate - Equity & Excellence Lead (30 hpw) (Fixed Term until 02 July 2026), Lundavra P

Highland Council; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education authority is seeking an Early Years Graduate to support children facing disadvantages in accessing early childhood education. The role involves developing relationships with children to promote their well-being and cognitive development. Applicants should hold relevant qualifications in childhood practice and be registered with GTCs in Primary Teaching. This position offers 30 hours per week and a salary range of £30,346 - £32,899.

Qualifications

• Hold or be in final year of study of BA Childhood practice or relevant qualification.
• Current full GTCs registration in Primary Teaching.
• Prepared to study to degree level within an agreed timescale.

Responsibilities

• Support children facing disadvantages in early childhood learning.
• Develop high-quality relationships with children.
• Contribute towards reducing inequality.

Skills

Childhood practice knowledge

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

BA in Childhood practice

HNC Childhood Practice at SCQF 7

SVQ Level 3 in Social Services

Job description

Job Description

Post Title: Early Years Graduate

Location: Lundavra Primary School, Fort William

Hours: 30 hours per week

Duration: Fixed Term until 02 July 2026

Salary: £30,346 - £32,899 per annum

Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.

Contact Details: Paul MacLean Tel: [phone] or Email: paul.maclean@

Job Purpose: To provide children who face the greatest disadvantages with increased access to highly qualified staff with expertise in early childhood learning and development. To provide additional support for those children who need it most in order to close the attainment gap. To help narrow the gap in cognitive development that opens up before children start primary school. Develop high quality relationships and interactions with children to promote wellbeing and extend thinking and concept development. To contribute towards the wider programme to reduce inequality

Please APPLY ONLINE.

The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under‑represented in our workforce.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.

Prior to confirming appointment, we will require successful candidates to become members of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.

Short listed applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Requirements

Hold or be in final year of study of BA Childhood practice, PDA, Certificate/Diploma in Early Childhood Studies or other relevant qualification

Current full GTCs registration in Primary Teaching

HNC Childhood Practice at SCQF 7

SVQ Level 3 Social Services Children and Young People at SCQF7 and prepared to study to degree level (within an agreed timescale)

This position is classified as a regulated role. As such, an Overseas Criminal Record Check may be required depending on your nationality and recent residency history. Specifically, this check will be necessary if you do not meet both of the following criteria:

• You must be a national of the United Kingdom or one of the following countries: Germany, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Hungary, Greece, France, Ireland, Italy, Spain, or Poland.
• You must not have lived or worked in any country outside of the UK or those listed above for a period of three months or more, while aged 18 years or over, within the past five years.

Please note that it is your responsibility to obtain the Overseas Criminal Record Check, and you will be required to cover any associated costs.